University of the Virgin Islands | Spring 2026 Workshop Series 

Monday, March 2–Friday, March 6, 2026 

 Join WACUBO in the US Virgin Islands
to expand your knowledge and network with peers. 

This workshop series provides skill-based, hands-on learning on those topics specifically designed with your role in mind, led by a slate of WACUBO seasoned presenters.  The program offers 1, 2 or 5-day registrations that can be tailored to your interest and needs. This small group format affords a deeper experience for attendees to amass critical competency and develop professional relationships with your peers.

 

Member Type One-Day Two Days Five Days
Member $350 $700 $1750
Non-Member $450 $900 $2250

 

Register
Registration will close Wednesday, February 25 at 11:59 pm PST. Onsite registration will NOT be available. 
 

Schedule-At-A-Glance

The program takes place throughout the entire day (8:00 am - 5:00 pm).

Location Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
St. Thomas

New to Higher Ed 

Higher Education Budgeting Basics: Concepts, Creation, & Connections

Callie Juarez

Higher Education Accounting & Reporting

Mark McGurk

Higher Education Accounting & Reporting

Mark McGurk

Grants Management

Andres ChanDeston HalversonLupe Valencia

Grants Management

Andres ChanDeston HalversonLupe Valencia

St. Croix

Grants Management

Andres ChanDeston Halverson, Lupe Valencia

Grants Management

Andres ChanDeston HalversonLupe Valencia

New to Higher Ed

Higher Education Budgeting Basics: Concepts, Creation, & Connections

Callie Juarez

   

 

Terms, Conditions, and Policies

You must agree to the following policies when you register for this workshop. Please review them before registering.

Cancellation Policy:

All cancellation requests received on or before XXX, will be issued a refund less a $75 processing fee. No refunds will be given thereafter except in the event of extenuating circumstances. Requests for registration cancellation must be submitted in writing via email to [email protected]. Substitute attendees may sign up for a different workshop that the original submitter. Substitution requests must be in writing via email to [email protected] no later than 7 days prior to the event's start.

Type of Payment Update Policy:

Payment is not obligatory during the registration process and registrants can choose to be invoiced.

If a request is made to modify the card used for payment, a new invoice will be issued. This new invoice must be settled before any refund on the original invoice is processed, subject to a $50 processing fee.

Etherio's Waiver of Liability and Privacy Policy

WACUBO is operated under the umbrella of Etherio, a full-service event and association management firm.  All attendees of any WACUBO event must acknowledge the review of Etherio's Waiver of Liability and Privacy Policy prior to coming onsite.

Code of Conduct: 

WACUBO events are community events intended for education, networking, and collaboration. We value the participation of everyone and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Accordingly, all attendees are expected to show respect and courtesy to other attendees throughout all events hosted in the WACUBO space. To make clear what is expected, all attendees, speakers, Business Partners, organizers, and volunteers at any event, in-person or virtual, are required to conform to the following Code of Conduct. Organizers will enforce this code throughout the event. In registering for and/or participating in this event, you consent to comply with the following Code of Conduct. 

Examples of encouraged behavior that contributes to a positive environment include:

  • Using welcoming and inclusive language
  • Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
  • Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
  • Focusing on what is best for everyone at the event
  • Showing empathy towards other participants

We do not tolerate the following:

  • Spam (verbally or in chats), including saying or re-posting the same word/content repeatedly in order to disrupt the conversation
  • Harassment, bullying, and intimidation
  • Harassment and bullying are defined as:
    • Negative comments about race/ethnicity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, physical appearance, citizenship, or other protected categories
    • Intimidation or threats, including sharing images or text especially to threaten
    • Unwelcome sexual attention, including sharing images or text especially to sexually harass
    • Threatening or other endangerment of minors or any persons
    • Any activity meant to convey or cultivate hostility
    • Ad hominem insults or other attacks
    • Encouraging the above behavior

Health and Wellness Policy - Waiver Form in Registration:

Knowingly, and at my own risk, I am participating in the WACUBO 2026 Spring Workshop. I do hereby waive release any and all claims against WACUBO (Western Association of College and University Business Officers), all event sponsors and any employees, event contractors, volunteers, or officials of these organizations from any claim of injury (including death) that I may incur as a result of my participation in the event.

I further hereby certify that I have full knowledge of the risks involved in this event. If, however, as a result of my participation in the WACUBO 2026 Spring Workshop optional, I require medical attention, I hereby give consent to authorize medical personnel to provide such medical care as deemed necessary and all medical treatment is my financial responsibility.

 

Contact

Iris Niestas, University of Texas El Paso, [email protected]


CPE Credits - Group Live

The Western Association of College and University Business Officers (WACUBO) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.